National Safety Stand-Down. January 22, 2016 Presented By:

National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls in Construction January 22, 2016 Presented By: Larry Joswiak, MPH Assistant Area Director Frank J. Marino, CSP Partner

Presentation Outline Local Inspection Data Stand-Down Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) Demonstration

Chicago Roofing Contractors Association Provider Number: G511 Stand Down For Safety 2016 Course Number: C2016SA Frank Marino, Larry Joswiak January 22, 2016

Credit(s) earned on completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-aia members are available upon request. This course is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

Stand Down for Safety 2016 Seminar Presented by the CRCA / OSHA Safety Alliance, this important seminar is geared for Field Personnel, Foremen, Superintendents and Owners Too. With the goal of increasing safety for all, fall protection education reinforces proper use and fit for harnesses, guarding skylights, hoist areas and more.

CRCA 33 rd Annual Trade Show OSHA s Fall Prevention Campaign January 22, 2016 Larry Joswiak, MPH Assistant Area Director Chicago North Area Office

FALL STAND DOWN Why should you have it?

Falls = #1 cause of death in construction

Fatalities by Events in Construction in Illinois FY - 2014-2015

Fatalities by Falls in Construction in Illinois - FY2014-2015

Roofing Fatalities from Falls - CY 2013-2015 IL-4, OH-6, WI-1 ; Residential-4, Commercial-7

OSHA s Fall Prevention Campaign Three simple steps to preventing falls PLAN Plan ahead to get the job done safely PROVIDE Provide the right equipment TRAIN Train everyone to use the equipment safely

OSHA s Fall Stand Down May 2-6, 2016 What is a Fall Stand Down? It is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. This stand down focuses on Fall Hazards and reinforcing the importance of Fall Prevention.

2016 Goal Reach 5 million workers = ~1/2 of the construction workers in the country OSHA s Fall Stand Down May 2-6, 2016 2014 4,882 Certificates issued 770,193 Workers reached 2015 3,759 certificates issued 1,041,307 Workers reached

Fall Protection 29 CFR 1926.501 Duty to have Fall Protection 6 feet or more above a lower level: Fall Protection Required The type of fall protection permitted depends on the activity performed, the nature of the fall hazard, and the slope of the roof

Fall Protection 29 CFR 1926.501 Walking/working surfaces Hoist areas Holes (including skylights) Roofing work on Low-slope roofs Steep Roofs Residential Construction Wall Openings

Fall Protection 29 CFR 1926.501 Low-slope roof a roof having a slope less than or equal to 4 in 12 (vertical to horizontal) Steep roof a roof having a slope greater than 4 in 12 (vertical to horizontal)

Walking/Working Surface 1926.501(b)(1) Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge shall be protected from falling 6 feet or more to lower levels by: Guardrail Systems, or Safety Net System, or Personal Fall Arrest Systems

Walking/Working Surface 1926.501(b)(1)

Hoist Areas 1926.501(b)(3) Each employee in a hoist area shall be protected from falling 6 feet or more to lower levels by: Guardrail Systems, or Personal Fall Arrest Systems

Hoist Areas 1926.501(b)(3)

Holes 1926.501(b)(4)(i) Each employee on walking/working surfaces shall be protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet above lower levels by: Guardrail Systems, or Covers, or Personal Fall Arrest Systems

Holes 1926.501(b)(4)(i)

Roofing Work on Low Slope Roofs 1926.501(b)(10) Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by: Guardrail Systems, or Safety Net Systems, or Personal Fall Arrest Systems, or combination of: Warning Lines & Guardrails, or Warning Lines & Safety Nets, or Warning Lines & PFAS, or Warning Lines & Safety Monitor, or Safety Monitor (Roofs 50 or less in width)

Roofing Work on Low Slope Roofs 1926.501(b)(10)

Steep Roofs 1926.501(b)(11) Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by: Guardrail Systems with toe-boards, or Safety Net Systems, or Personal Fall Arrest Systems

Steep Roofs 1926.501(b)(11)

Steep Roofs 1926.501(b)(11) PFAS intended to arrest a fall and prevent contact with lower levels PFAS consists of ABC: Anchorage Body Harness Connectors May include lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable combinations of these

Residential Construction 1926.501(b)(13) Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels shall be protected by: Guardrail Systems, or Safety Net Systems, or Personal Fall Arrest Systems, or Another applicable provision within 1926.501(b) [e.g. Roofing work on Low-Slope Roofs], or Fall Protection Plan (If above infeasible or creates greater hazard)

Residential Construction 1926.501(b)(13)

Wall Openings 1926.501(b)(14) Each employee working on, at, above, or near wall openings where the outside bottom edge of the wall opening is 6 feet or more above lower levels and the inside bottom edge of the wall opening is less than 39 inches above the walking / working surface, shall be protected by: Guardrail Systems, or Safety Net Systems, or Personal Fall Arrest Systems

Wall Openings 1926.501(b)(14)

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